Founded in 1936, the National Art Museum of Azerbaijan is the biggest art museum in Azerbaijan, consisting of two historic buildings relating to Baku's Oil-Boom era. The museum has a vast collection of over 15,000 artworks, over 3,000 of which are displayed permanently in 60 rooms. As well as the many works of Azerbaijani classical fine arts, there are also masterpieces from Turkey, Iran, Japan, China, Russia and Western Europe. Stunning painted ceramics, copper and bronze engraved wares, ancient carpets, jewellery, and Azerbaijani miniatures of the 15th–16th centuries also await! Work out when and for how long to visit National Art Museum of Azerbaijan and other Baku attractions using our handy Baku online trip itinerary builder.
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Stunning and extensive collection of beautifully displayed exquisite crafts. This deserves to be a much more highly ranked attraction in Baku. There was an exhibition of Meiji Japanese porcelain...
Stunning and extensive collection of beautifully displayed exquisite crafts. This deserves to be a much more highly ranked attraction in Baku. There was an exhibition of Meiji Japanese porcelain... more »
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What a disastrous experience. I was followed by creepy women who couldn’t be worse ambassadors for the art world. Don’t waste your time. The beauty of the art is ruined by the obsessive haunt of the..... more
What a disastrous experience. I was followed by creepy women who couldn’t be worse ambassadors for the art world. Don’t waste your time. The beauty of the art is ruined by the obsessive haunt of the..... more »
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Nothing to see. Would recommend as a public bathroom only!
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Good to visit for half a day. I enjoyed it a lot.
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